Outdoor Research Essential Face Mask Kit

I bought this based on the reviews and my experience with Outdoor Research gear, which I've always found to be well designed, sturdy and comfortable. This mask is typical for OR gear, which is kind of expensive but well thought out and particularly well made. It covers quite a lot of the face, which helps to prevent air from escaping the sides or slipping in. The fabric is a soft, quick drying and very breathable polyester. It has pockets on each side to hold the sides of a replaceable filter and it comes with three disposable filters. It would be nice if it came with more, but they're easy to find and you'd want to order more anyway. Without the filters, the mask is very breathable--more than any disposable mask I have used--so it is nice if you are running or biking outdoors in an area with a mask policy. With the filter in place, it is still at least as breathable as a disposable surgical mask and better than an N95. There is a wire nose-piece for a custom fit and it is comfortable and is better than average at preventing glasses fogging. The straps are adjustable, which allows for a snug fit without making your ears sore after a few hours. My only complaint is that the disposable filters tend to slip over time and don't stay right in place, but they stay inside the mask. I've begun using some PM2.5 replacement filters that stay in place fine, though. I have to wear a mask all day at work, and I think it's both more comfortable and more effective that any of the disposable masks I've been wearing until now. The mask is relatively expensive compared to others, but you do get what you pay for. At the end of a long day, I'm glad I spent the 20 bucks on it and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a high quality washable mask for daily use.

I've bought a half-dozen face masks since the pandemic started, but none fits nearly as well as this one. The issue as I see it is that there's a lot of variation in human faces, and manufacturers for now can only provide a handful of sizes and designs. Luckily for me, this model fits my massive nose and I can use it with glasses without the usual extreme fogging. It all comes down to the design of the upper edge of the mask: it follows the contour of my face very well, it's pulled tight by the earloops (which have neat beads to resize them), sits neither too low nor too high, and has a metal nosepiece of generous length, that reaches far enough to keep the mask pressed against the skin even under the eyes. Neither Atoms, nor Tom Binh, nor several cheaper models can do any of that for me, although they could work for you if your nose is not quite as colossal. Keep in mind that there will still be a little fogging, presumably getting worse as the weather gets colder. Fogging aside, it's reasonably comfortable for a tight-fitting face mask, and with filters included it's good value for money when compared to other brand-name offerings. Even with the filter on ease of breathing is reasonable, roughly on par with a disposable N95 mask (and with the added advantage of much better fit). The only issue I've found is that inserting filters is rather finicky, but I'll happily deal with that considering how good the mask is otherwise.

Throughout the pandemic, I've struggled to find a mask that worked well for running. Most regular fabric masks are too flexible and cling to your mouth/face far too easily during heavy breathing, especially once saturated. I looked at the Under Armor mask, but it's quite pricey and always out of stock. I've used other Outdoor Research products before, and this looked like a great alternative. I was pleasantly surprised. It's a solid, sturdy fabric that breathes well and maintains its shape/form very well, even during heavy exertion. The nose wire and entire top section stays firmly molded to your face and doesn't move. It also comes with three custom-cut filter inserts for double-layering. Here are my only criticisms: The filters are a bit too restrictive to use while running. If you're going to wear this mask for casual outings, then by all means use the double filter. Next, for COLD WEATHER running (30 degrees or colder), this mask clogs up very quickly with condensation, mucus, etc. and it gets hard to breathe. It works best in warmer weather (50+ degrees) where you're not putting out as much condensation or other fluids with each breath. Pretty much any mask is going to struggle in super cold conditions, so I don't judge it harshly in that regard. Overall, this is the best mask I've found so far for running. Grab it!

The mask itself is well designed and fits very well. The piece inside that goes over the nose is long enough on each side to extend over your cheeks so you can adjust it no seal off around your nose perfectly. The ear straps are much more comfortable and the way the mask is designed to fit over your nose and chin is so much better than the previous one I was using that was more of a rectangle with ear loops that hurt after an hour or so. However, the paper filter is way too thin and ends up moving around and crinkling up inside the mask. Since the mask itself is fairly thin polyester and not double-layer cotton, I liked the idea of having a filter. I have other masks with a thicker, more rigid filter and this one needs something similar. Not too stiff, but something that won't wrinkle up like a sheet of tissue paper in the mask. A better filter gets this five stars.

初めてこのマスクを使ったのは、友人からのプレゼントでした。通気性も良く、しっかり鼻と口をカバーしてくれます。今回は、洗い替え用に自分でもう１枚購入しました。不織布のフィルターを内側にセットできるようになっていますが、このフィルターが少々値段が高め！何回かは洗って再利用できます。最初はフィルターをセットして使っていましたが、ちょっと内側のポケットにきれいにはめるのが面倒です。マスクの生地自体にウイルスカットのコーティングがされているので、今はフィルター無しで使用しています。ただ、最初付けたとき特有の匂いがあります。コーティングの匂いでしょうか？洗う内に匂いも弱くなってきましたが、人によってはこの匂いはダメかも。私は直ぐに慣れましたが・・・。ちょっと高めですが、いいマスクだと思います。

リピ買いです。毎日使ってます。

期待していた通りのデカサです。 顔面が大きい人にはお勧めですし、話してもズレてきませんのでハナマスクになりません。 大きさのイメージは一般に出回っている不織布の大人用大で話すと突っ張ったりズレてしまう人にはピッタリだと思います。

まあまあです。 生地厚みもまあまああります。 キャンプ中のおしゃれ用マスク。 散歩中のおしゃれアイテム。 人混みではちゃんとした白いマスクがいい。 そんなかんじ